Vass, North Carolina
Vass is a town of 1,644 people in Moore County, North Carolina, founded in 1907.
Why visit Vass
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Lakeview Historic District, Leslie-Taylor House and Sandy Ramey Keith Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Vass
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About Vass
Vass is a town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 952 at the 2020 census, up from 720 in 2010. Vass grew up along the railroad in the late 19th century. It was originally named "Bynum" and later "Winder", before being established as Vass in 1892.
From the Wikipedia article Vass, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Lakeview Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Moore County, North Carolina
Leslie-Taylor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Vass, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Moore County
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
Churches and places of worship12
Lakeview Chapel Freewill Baptist
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
153 Tree Road, Lakeview
Allen Chapel AME Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 0.6 mi
170 Union Church Road, Vass
Lakeview Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.6 mi
382 Camp Easter Road, Lakeview
Saint Mark Freewill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.0 mi
241 Poplar Lane, Vass
Word of Truth Christian Center
Church · 1.0 mi
132 Poplar Lane, Vass
History
Vass originated as a stop on the Seaboard Railway as a station called Bynum. It was primarily a place with a siding to load lumber, turpentine and resin from the local area. In 1877, the town's name was changed from Bynum to Winder, in honor of Major John C. Winder, general manager of the Seaboard Railroad. In 1892 its name was again changed to Vass, honoring Major William Worrell Vass, who was at that time paymaster for the Seaboard Railroad. Vass remained as only a stopping place for the local train until 1907, when it was incorporated with Mr. Alex Gunter as mayor. During the 1910s the town took on new life, and through the efforts of men such as Mr. Angus Cameron the town began to grow into a thriving community.
Cameron, who arrived in the settlement in the 1870s from his home in Harnett County, and remained until his death in 1928, is acknowledged as the community's leading benefactor. He was on the first road commission, and was able to accomplish much in the way of better roads; he served on the Board of County Commissioners and years later as mayor of Vass. He was on the local school board for around half a century and built the first school building. Cameron erected the first brick buildings in Vass; he organized the Vass Cotton Mill Company and put up the mill building.
From the History section of Vass, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Vass
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 3.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carthage Wtp (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Moore County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-09-11: Tropical Depression Chantal (Tropical Depression)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Moore County Airport (SOP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Southern Pines 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Carthage 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Pinehurst 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Spout Springs 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Pinebluff 15 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Spring Lake 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Seven Lakes 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Sanford 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Anderson Creek 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Fayetteville 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Vass, North Carolina, Dincher, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street businesses in Vass, NC, DrStew82, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lakeview Presbyterian Church, Olivejn, CC0
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